Small BusinessDoes size matter: 90 days for all, or just for the small?When the 90 day probationary period Bill was introduced, many people got hot under the collar. There were those that were thrilled.18 Jul 10:30 PM
Small BusinessPlan makes sacking workers easierEmployment law changes will swing the balance in favour of bosses and expose workers to easier dismissal, an expert says.18 Jul 04:00 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill Cone<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Helping hands get all the respectSure, we revere those who help others, but spare a thought for all the rest.18 Jul 03:45 PM
New ZealandGovt to extend 90-day trial - reportThe Government has announced plans to extend the 90 Day Trial scheme to incorporate more workplaces, reports TVNZ.15 Jul 07:05 AM
EmploymentTobacco giant admits child labour linkTobacco giant Philip Morris has admitted that child workers have been subjected to long hours working on Kazakhstan tobacco farms it deals with.14 Jul 09:00 PM
Small BusinessBosses given ACC safety incentiveGovernment plans to apply "experience rating" - essentially a no- or low-claims discount on employers' ACC levies - from April next year.14 Jul 04:00 PM
EmploymentWork practices at mine 'Victorian'Waihi gold miners have accused their Australian employer of Victorian work practices by making them take their breaks underground during 11-hour shifts.14 Jul 04:00 PM
EmploymentKiwis' workplace attire becoming more casualMore than 80 per cent of New Zealanders believe we are increasingly adopting a more casual approach to our workplace attire.06 Jul 03:55 AM
Employment<i>Kate Ross: </i>Right now, it's all about the candidate.<i>Kate Ross: </i> It really is a candidate market; candidates are determining what, where and how much.05 Jul 10:30 PM
Small Business<i>All in a day's work:</i> The employer strikes back...Beware strikers - employers can strike back with a lockout.04 Jul 09:30 PM
Small BusinessMcDonald's backs revised work conditions billMcDonald's has come out in support of a new law freeing up the rules around staff work breaks.01 Jul 02:30 AM
